Girl
Jana
God is gracious
About Jana
Crisp, clean, and effortlessly international, this name transcends cultural boundaries with remarkable ease. Jana's brevity is its strength—four letters that pack significant impact without excess. The name travels well, pronunciation remaining consistent across languages and regions, ideal for globally-minded families. Its simplicity belies its versatility, working equally well in casual and formal contexts. Jana never feels incomplete despite its conciseness, standing confidently as a full name rather than a nickname. The name suits various personalities, from quiet contemplatives to outgoing leaders, never boxing your daughter into predetermined expectations. Its timeless quality means it won't feel dated as trends shift, offering enduring appeal throughout her lifetime.
Popularity of the Name Jana
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | #906 | ||||
| 1942 | #634 | ||||
| 1943 | #609 | ||||
| 1944 | #646 | ||||
| 1945 | #614 | ||||
| 1946 | #608 | ||||
| 1947 | #563 | ||||
| 1948 | #471 | ||||
| 1949 | #465 | ||||
| 1950 | #464 | ||||
| 1951 | #433 | ||||
| 1952 | #370 | ||||
| 1953 | #319 | ||||
| 1954 | #293 | ||||
| 1955 | #295 | ||||
| 1956 | #305 | ||||
| 1957 | #316 | ||||
| 1958 | #296 | ||||
| 1959 | #296 | ||||
| 1960 | #295 | ||||
| 1961 | #226 | ||||
| 1962 | #242 | ||||
| 1963 | #240 | ||||
| 1964 | #252 | ||||
| 1965 | #260 | ||||
| 1966 | #250 | ||||
| 1967 | #255 | ||||
| 1968 | #269 | ||||
| 1969 | #281 | ||||
| 1970 | #286 | ||||
| 1971 | #292 | ||||
| 1972 | #291 | ||||
| 1973 | #289 | ||||
| 1974 | #298 | ||||
| 1975 | #291 | ||||
| 1976 | #288 | ||||
| 1977 | #261 | ||||
| 1978 | #248 | ||||
| 1979 | #226 | ||||
| 1980 | #246 | ||||
| 1981 | #267 | ||||
| 1982 | #291 | #375 | |||
| 1983 | #310 | ||||
| 1984 | #314 | ||||
| 1985 | #338 | #381 | |||
| 1986 | #352 | #380 | |||
| 1987 | #395 | ||||
| 1988 | #447 | ||||
| 1989 | #488 | #390 | |||
| 1990 | #545 | #229 | |||
| 1991 | #593 | #295 | #661 | ||
| 1992 | #658 | #304 | #589 | ||
| 1993 | #702 | #261 | #670 | ||
| 1994 | #785 | #613 | |||
| 1995 | #752 | #634 | |||
| 1996 | #852 | #380 | #636 | ||
| 1997 | #877 | #797 | |||
| 1998 | #858 | #647 | |||
| 1999 | #872 | #794 | #565 | ||
| 2000 | #937 | #602 | |||
| 2001 | #939 | #581 | |||
| 2002 | #887 | #429 | |||
| 2004 | #959 | #455 | |||
| 2005 | #973 | #582 | |||
| 2016 | #917 | #785 | #546 | #337 | |
| 2017 | #916 | #652 | #782 | #284 | |
| 2018 | #983 | #649 | #257 | ||
| 2003 | #873 | #571 | |||
| 2006 | #724 | #495 | |||
| 2007 | #917 | #576 | #352 | ||
| 2008 | #797 | #794 | #389 | ||
| 2009 | #762 | #552 | #430 | ||
| 2010 | #733 | #353 | |||
| 2011 | #920 | #365 | |||
| 2012 | #915 | #990 | #395 | ||
| 2013 | #942 | #360 | |||
| 2014 | #908 | #948 | #399 | ||
| 2015 | #763 | #617 | #453 | ||
| 2019 | #643 | #744 | #300 | ||
| 2020 | #938 | #458 | #335 | ||
| 2021 | #675 | #787 | #337 | ||
| 2022 | #779 | #660 | #325 | ||
| 2024 | #773 | #965 | #431 | ||
| 2025 | #730 | #757 | #425 | ||
| 2023 | #658 | #330 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jana
Names Similar to Jana
Nicknames for Jana
- Jan
- Janie
- Annie
- Nana
- Jojo
Famous People Named Jana
| Jana Novotná | Czech tennis player |
| Jana Kramer | American actress and country singer |
| Jana Pittman | Australian hurdler and bobsledder |
| Jana Burčeska | Macedonian singer |
| Jana Šišková | Slovak actress |
| Jana Beller | German fashion model |
| Jana Cova | Czech pornographic actress |
| Jana Ina Zarrella | German television host |
| Jana Defi | Czech glamour model |
| Jana Romanova | Russian photographer |
| Jana Mashonee | Native American singer-songwriter |
| Jana Pallaske | German actress and singer |
| Jana Revedin | Italian architect and author |
| Jana Riess | American religion scholar and author |
| Jana Sena Party | Indian political party founded by Pawan Kalyan |
| Jana Wendt | Australian television journalist |
| Jana Sterbak | Canadian artist |
| Jana Shelden | American opera singer |
| Jana Tršan | Croatian table tennis player |
| Jana Sampson | American paralympic athlete |
Characters Named Jana
| Jana Mayfield | from the TV show "Lost" |
| Jana Bentham | from the novel "I Capture the Castle" by Dodie Smith |
| Jana Hartsfield | from the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Jana Farleigh | from the TV series "Downton Abbey" |
| Jana Murphy | from the TV show "Extant" |
| Jana Sterling | from the TV series "Mad Men" |
| Jana Mackey | from the film "The Vow" |
| Jana Murrell | from the TV series "Friday Night Lights" |
| Jana Hawkes | from the TV series "Falcon Crest" |
| Jana Gillespie | from the TV series "Packed to the Rafters" |
| Jana Ludlow | from the film "World Trade Center" |
| Jana Roberts | from the TV series "House of Anubis" |
| Jana Winter | from the TV series "Blue Bloods" |
| Jana Werner | from the film "Break Point" |
| Jana von Trapp | from the film "The Sound of Music" |
| Jana Skladanowsky | from the film "The Invention of the Curved Screen" |
| Jana Novak | from the novel "In Paris With You" by Clémentine Beauvais |
| Jana Liptak | from the novel "Sing, Unburied, Sing" by Jesmyn Ward |
| Jana Crowne | from the video game "Remember Me" |